10 Mid-August Economic Nuggets
Chief Economist Alex Carrick breaks down spending and inflation in his latest Economic Nuggets for August 2022.
Construction Economic News
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - July 2022
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for June 2022.
Alex Carrick
Aug 19, 2022
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - July 2022
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Aug 19, 2022
July's Nonresidential Construction Starts +12% M/M, +32% Y/Y, & +29% YTD
ConstructConnect announced today that July's volume of construction starts, excluding residential work, was $53.7 billion.
Alex Carrick
Aug 19, 2022
Improving Supply Chain Performance From Weakening Demand, Not Improved Service or Capacity
The August 2022 data by the New York Federal Reserve for their Empire State Manufacturers Delivery Time Index pointed to a slight contraction of...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 17, 2022
Some Grudging PPI Indications of Construction Material Cost Declines
The latest Producer Price Index results show there have been significant downward shifts over the past month and a bit for construction material...
Alex Carrick
Aug 10, 2022
August’s Expansion Pace Remains Steady Yet Fewer Areas Report +20% Expansion
ConstructConnect's Expansion Index registered 10% overall expansion in Canada and 16% for the United States for the month of August 2022.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 8, 2022
Is the News From July’s U.S. Jobs Report Too Good?
The construction industry added 32,000 new jobs in July and the unemployment rate dropped all the way down to 3.5%.
Alex Carrick
Aug 8, 2022
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
ConstructConnect empowers construction professionals with data-driven insights, market trends, and expert analysis to help you build smarter and win more work. Our blog covers preconstruction strategies, economic forecasts, tech innovations, and industry best practices. Whether you're a contractor, subcontractor, architect, or supplier, stay informed and competitive with timely, expert content. Explore our latest articles and get the insights you need to stay ahead.